Which states pay infusion nurses the most?
Infusion nurse pay by state, ranked from current job posts: typical hourly rate, yearly equivalent and pay range, updated weekly from employer careers pages.
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In current job posts on InfusionJobs, the highest-paying states for staff infusion nurses are California (typical $60 an hour), Washington ($60) and Massachusetts ($59). The ranking below covers 23 states with enough posted pay to compare, and updates weekly. See infusion RN jobs.
Key Takeaways
- California leads at a typical $60 an hour, about $124,000 a year at full-time hours.
- The gap between the top and bottom ranked states is about $16 an hour.
- Each state needs at least 5 posts from 3 employers to be ranked, so one employer can't set a state's number.
- High-paying states often have a higher cost of living. Compare pay against rent and taxes, not just the hourly rate.
Infusion nurse pay by state, ranked
| # | State | Typical hourly | Yearly at full time | Range in posts | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $60 | $124,000 | $52–$67 | 23 |
| 2 | Washington | $60 | $124,000 | $41–$72 | 10 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $59 | $123,000 | $39–$81 | 31 |
| 4 | Oregon | $54 | $113,000 | $41–$54 | 6 |
| 5 | Texas | $53 | $109,000 | $41–$57 | 19 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $53 | $109,000 | $42–$60 | 5 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $52 | $108,000 | $46–$62 | 11 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $52 | $108,000 | $50–$57 | 14 |
| 9 | Virginia | $52 | $108,000 | $43–$58 | 7 |
| 10 | Ohio | $51 | $106,000 | $36–$52 | 6 |
| 11 | Maryland | $50 | $105,000 | $33–$57 | 13 |
| 12 | Missouri | $50 | $103,000 | $41–$52 | 7 |
| 13 | Indiana | $49 | $102,000 | $36–$49 | 6 |
| 14 | Maine | $49 | $102,000 | $29–$54 | 12 |
| 15 | Florida | $49 | $102,000 | $44–$57 | 31 |
| 16 | Michigan | $49 | $102,000 | $42–$52 | 6 |
| 17 | New York | $49 | $102,000 | $38–$65 | 34 |
| 18 | Colorado | $49 | $101,000 | $41–$57 | 13 |
| 19 | Georgia | $48 | $99,000 | $37–$53 | 14 |
| 20 | Illinois | $47 | $99,000 | $36–$57 | 31 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $46 | $96,000 | $40–$52 | 13 |
| 22 | Alabama | $45 | $93,000 | $38–$49 | 8 |
| 23 | Arizona | $44 | $92,000 | $41–$52 | 10 |
Staff infusion RN posts that list an hourly rate. Typical hourly is the median across employers, each counted once. Yearly assumes 2,080 hours. Leadership roles are left out. Updated weekly.
Why does infusion nurse pay vary so much by state?
Nursing pay follows local labor markets. States with a high cost of living, strong nursing unions or tight supply of experienced IV nurses post higher rates. Setting matters too: home infusion posts paid per visit can push a state's high end up.
Is a higher-paying state worth moving for?
Only after adjusting for housing and taxes. A state near the top of this list can leave you with less take-home than one in the middle once rent is counted. Check the jobs in your target city, and compare total pay including differentials and benefits.
Weighing a PRN role to test a new market? Read how PRN infusion nursing works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state pays infusion nurses the most?
In current posts on InfusionJobs, California, at a typical $60 an hour from 23 posts.
Where does this pay data come from?
Posted pay ranges on infusion RN job ads from employers' careers pages, collected weekly. Each employer is reduced to its median first, then the state figure is the median across employers.
Do travel infusion nurses earn more?
Usually, because travel pay adds housing and meal stipends. This ranking covers staff and PRN roles only. See PRN infusion nursing for how per diem pay compares.
How does infusion nurse pay compare with all RNs?
The national median for all registered nurses is $46.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Our infusion nurse salary guide compares the two.
Click a state to see the jobs behind its number, or read the full infusion nurse salary guide.
Posted pay from employer careers pages, collected weekly by InfusionJobs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses. Pay figures and job counts come from the job posts on InfusionJobs and update weekly. This describes careers and job duties, not clinical practice: follow your orders, your employer's protocols and the product labeling. About our data.